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Assistant General Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, National Housing Trust, Dwayne Berbick, addressing a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

Public-Sector NHT Mortgagors Now Able to Receive Contribution Refunds in Cash

Arrangements are in place to allow public-sector workers who are National Housing Trust (NHT) mortgagors to receive contribution refunds in cash during the current application period. Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Dwayne Berbick, says refunds would...

Assistant General Manager for Compliance Management, National Housing Trust, Dameon McNally, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, in Kingston.

Employers Urged Not to Withhold Workers’ Monthly NHT Contributions

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), looks on as Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), cuts the ribbon to hand over a new housing unit to Carlton Kent (centre) in Chambers Pen, Hanover on Friday (January 20). Sharing the moment are Member of Parliament for Hanover Western, Tamika Davis (left); and Councillor for the Riverside Division, Daren Barnes.

Two Hanover Residents Receive Indigent Housing

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), cuts the ribbon to formally hand over a one-bedroom unit under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) to beneficiary, Wellesly McKenzie (second left) of Lacovia in St. Elizabeth on Friday (January 12). Looking on are (from left) Chair, Oversight Committee, NSHP, Judith Robb; and Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport and St. Elizabeth North Western Member of Parliament, Hon. William James Charles (J.C.) Hutchinson.

180 New Social Housing Programme Units Already Handed Over

Assistant General Manager for Compliance Management at the NHT, Dameon McNally, speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank.

No Deadline for NHT Refund Applications

Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at the National Housing Trust (NHT), Dwayne Berbick.

3 years ago Housing

NHT Warns Contributors of Phishing Attacks

National Housing Trust (NHT) contributors are being urged to be extra vigilant of phishing attacks, following reports of fraudulent emails claiming to be coming from the entity. The fictitious communication instructs recipients to verify their information by clicking on a link or attachment in order to receive their NHT contributions refund. However, Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public...

Assistant General Manager for Compliance Management, National Housing Trust (NHT), Dameon McNally, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank in Kingston, on January 4.

3 years ago Housing

Self-Employed NHT Contributors Urged to Provide Accurate Information

Self-employed persons are being reminded to provide accurate information to the National Housing Trust (NHT) when making contributions. Assistant General Manager for Compliance Management at the NHT, Dameon McNally, said this is important to avoid delays in accessing refunds eight years after the contribution was made. Mr. McNally was addressing a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank in Kingston on...

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (western Region), Hon. Homer Davis, brings greetings during a recent Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ) title ceremony, which was held at the Hillview Baptist Church in St. James.

3 years ago Housing

Persons in St. James, Westmoreland and Hanover Receive Land Titles

The Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ) recently handed over 52 land titles to beneficiaries from communities across Western Jamaica. Beneficiaries are from Norwood, Retirement, Rose Heights, Pitfour and Flanker in St. James, Galloway, Whitehouse and Whitehall in Westmoreland, and Fisherman’s Village in Hanover. The titles were handed over during a ceremony held at the Hillview Baptist Church in St. James....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), embraces Shaniel Francis (left), after presenting her with the keys to her new three-bedroom house under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) at Casabanna in Clifton, St. Catherine, on December 19 . Sharing the moment are Member of Parliament St. Catherine East Central, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right); and Member of Parliament, St. Catherine South Eastern, Robert Miller.

3 years ago HousingPrime Minister

PM Fulfils Promise to Land Scam Victim

Shaniel Francis of St. Catherine is now the proud owner of a brand-new three-bedroom house, just in time for Christmas. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, handed over the keys to the unit in Clifton on Tuesday (December 19), which was constructed under the Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Miss Francis came to national attention last year, as...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), participates in Tuesday’s (December 19) ground-breaking exercise for Sherbourne Limited’s $2.1-billion Kingston Two Apartments (K2) development in Bournemouth Gardens, Kingston. He is joined by (from left) Chief Executive Officer of BYD Construction, Richard Xin; Principal Director, Aerocon Construction/Island Homes, Richard Lake; Member of Parliament, Kingston East and Port Royal, Phillip Paulwell; Director, Sherbourne Limited, Michael Lake; and Chief Executive Officer, Lake Group, Lisa Lake, Kingston.

3 years ago HousingPrime Minister

Ground Broken for $2.1-Billion Housing Development in Kingston

Sherbourne Limited will soon be bringing its $2.1-billion residential development, Kingston Two Apartments (K2), to market. Located in Bournemouth Gardens, Kingston 2, the 10-storey residence, for which ground was broken on Tuesday (December 19), will feature 119 units, ranging from studios to two-bedroom apartments. These will comprise 54 studios – 374 sq. ft., 28 one-bedroom units – 738 sq. ft,...

Close up of couple showing keys to their new home.

3 years ago Housing

NHT Increases Microfinance Loan Ceiling

Qualifying National Housing Trust (NHT) contributors can now access up to $1.95 million under the improved Housing Microfinance Loan programme. Assistant General Manager for Treasury Management, Lloy Palmer, made the disclosure while addressing the NHT’s housing webinar on December 17. Mrs. Palmer said the initiative aims to provide more financing options for low-income earners. Under the programme, only a maximum...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), cuts the ribbon to mark the handover of a two-bedroom house, built under the New Social Housing Programme (NHSP), to Bridget Brown (second right) in Morgan’s Forrest, Clarendon on Friday (December 15). Looking on (from left) are Chairperson for the Oversight Committee of the NSHP, Judith Robb Walters; and Member of Parliament for Clarendon Northern, Dwight Sibblies.

3 years ago HousingPrime Minister

PHOTOS: PM Hands Over Housing Units in North Clarendon

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), cuts the ribbon to mark the handover of a two-bedroom house, built under the New Social Housing Programme (NHSP), to Bridget Brown (second right) in Morgan’s Forrest, Clarendon on Friday (December 15). Looking on (from left) are Chairperson for the Oversight Committee of the NSHP, Judith Robb Walters; and Member of Parliament...